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Showing 1 to 20 of 89 for “"Otago Polytechnic, Te Pūkenga"”.
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An exploration into the personal and professional impact of the Bachelor of Applied Management on a small business owner
… the experience of our small business owner graduates who acquired a Bachelor of Applied Management through an independent learning pathway (ILP), which is a work-based learning qualification at Otago Polytechnic/Te Pūkenga. Graduates anecdotally report the process as transformational by enhancing …
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How can the NZ Diploma in Tourism and Travel pave the way for a regenerative future in tourism?
… has emerged from a Covid 19 pandemic that halted international travel into the country. Due to the impact of the pandemic, many tourism businesses were compelled to lay off employees, and some even had to shut down. In addition, the number of students pursuing tertiary education in tourism has …
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Building stability in times of crisis: Analysing the impact of Covid-19 on the construction industry in New Zealand
… to delays to projects, significant rises to materials and labour costs and the inability to resource some materials. In response to this, this study set out to carry out an extensive examination into the impact of the pandemic on the construction industry in New Zealand. This was done employing …
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Homebirth outcomes and postnatal experiences in Canterbury (HOPE) study
… are not well described within midwifery literature. What evidence exists supports the high value of continuity of midwifery care and the positive experiences of homebirth and a home postnatal course. What is considered ‘normal’ in relation to newborn weight change is also poorly understood …
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Leaders' contribution to safety culture and empowering them to succeed
Safety culture is an accepted concept which involves shared values and beliefs relating to health and safety within an organisation. Due to their position of influence within organisations, leaders are widely recognised as a crucial cog in the system in influencing the type of safety culture …
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Expanding Diversional and Recreational Therapy to other healthcare and support settings
… Therapy is a healthcare practice in Aotearoa New Zealand which uses recreation and activity-based interventions to enhance wellbeing. Diversional and Recreational Therapy is a goal-oriented practice with a strong holistic approach to care. This project highlights the need to expand …
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Leadership by Learning Design: Designing learning for a thriving future
… area of professional practice in both corporate and education contexts. This practice must now adapt to meet the challenges of increased expectation of learner experience, an exponential rate of global change, and the need for learning experiences to be future-fit. However, there is a lack of …
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Medicalised Ketogenic Therapy Practice
I have embarked on the Doctorate of Professional Practice (DProfPrac) program through Te Pūkenga New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, New Zealand. My aspirational professional practice statement is to be a change agent bringing necessary disruption to medicalised ketogenic therapy …
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Key factors influencing nutraceutical purchase decisions
… attitudes, health consciousness, and purchase intentions for the consumption of nutraceutical products in the post-COVID-19 pandemic landscape. The study involved 140 participants, 18 years old and above, who consume dietary supplements and/or functional foods in New Zealand. The study adopted an …
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Impact of COVID-19 on the use of project management methods, tools, and techniques in the construction sector in the Auckland region, New Zealand
… nation's gross domestic product and employment rates. Witnessing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shortly after its outbreak in November 2019, the construction sector faced significant challenges. This research examined the impact of COVID-19 on project management methodologies, tools, and …
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Exploring a self-evaluation approach to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion at Otago Polytechnic
… and inclusion (DEI) practices at a medium-sized tertiary organisation, Otago Polytechnic. Diversity Works NZ, a national authority for workplace diversity and inclusion, suggests that doing DEI well and reaping the business and social benefits, requires a strategic approach and thorough, …
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Values-based practice for transformative purposes in a tertiary institute in New Zealand
… practice for transformative purposes in a tertiary institute in New Zealand is a change project research journey in a mainstream tertiary organisation committed to demonstrable partnership and equity. A project report and recommendations were produced as part of this rangahau, included …
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Not without consequence: Tangata Whenua Tiriti educators in tertiary learning spaces
… to the positionality of understanding the content. It is important to recognise that contemporary facilitation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi education in tertiary learning spaces has happened in a variety of ways. Facilitation in a two-day workshop has been a common experience, while in an Otago …
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Communication and trust in a rapidly changing environment: Product Owners in the gaming industry
… world, is rapidly growing and changing. NZ’s Interactive media sector earned $323.9 million in the year preceding the 1st of April 2020, increasing by $121 million on the previous year (New Zealand Game Developers Association Survey, 2020). The gaming industry all around the world not only …
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The role of real estate agents and digital media to first home buyers in the North Island of New Zealand
… Island of New Zealand is a complex and multifaceted process influenced by various factors, including the role of real estate agents and digital media. This research explores the role of these two factors and their impact on the decision making process of first home buyers. Data was gathered using …
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Addressing gender pay gap and gender pay equity in the Future of Work
… issue of gender pay equity remains. Amidst the extensive literature aimed at addressing the global issue of gender pay gap, the lack of understanding of the potential impact of emerging trends and changes in the workplace environment, brought about by the FOW still exists. This is the research gap …
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Leveraging digital transformation to address women's challenges in the technology industry
… rapid progress in information and communication technologies has positively impacted the economies of many countries, including New Zealand and Australia. However, women remain underrepresented in the ICT workforce, making up only 23% in New Zealand and 29% in Australia. Following the explosive …
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Mental health and wellbeing supports for construction workers: Current initiatives and potential for the future
… While reviewing previous research and relevant literature, there appeared to be multiple complex layers across other sectors which lead to a bigger problem for construction. There is a shortage of mental health practitioners across the spectrum, the chronic lack of government funding for mental …
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Training load and technical performance
Physical training methods implemented by strength and conditioning coaches within team sport environments are becoming more methodical and advanced with the growth of sport. To better prepare their athletes, it is becoming increasingly important for practitioners to understand how these methods …
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Understanding occupational therapists' use of acceptance and commitment therapy in New Zealand
… skills building. Importantly in a New Zealand context, there is evidence to suggest that acceptance and commitment therapy is able to work well alongside indigenous models of health to improve equitable outcomes. Anecdotally there is much support for its use by occupational therapists. However, …
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